Search Flights from Taipei to Taiyuan
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
1,660
Km
|
2 hour
| Taiyuan Wusu Intl. Airport |
Transportation to Taipei Airport from the City Center
Taipei Songshan Airport
Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the airport. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the city center.
High-Speed Train
From the train station in the city center you can take the THSR train and get to the station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from this station to the airport every 10 minutes. The train ride from the city center takes about 30 minutes. The train is also accessible from other stations that are outside of the city center.
Taxi
Taking a taxi to the airport from the city center costs approximately 100 New Taiwan dollars. Taxis are easy to find anywhere in the city. You can also have your hotel arrange a taxi for you. Taxis are a comfortable and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport.
Shuttle Services
To get to the airport from the city center you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the airport from the city center. These shuttles to the airport take about 30 minutes. You have to find out where the shuttles depart from and the shuttle schedule beforehand.
Rental Car
If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the airport. Rental car companies have offices located by the train stations in the city. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.
Hotel Shuttles
Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the airport. If you want to use your hotel’s shuttle to the airport you have to book it in advance.
Airport Information
Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.
There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.
Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.
If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies.
Taoyuan Intl. Airport
Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the airport. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the city center.
High-Speed Train
From the train station in the city center you can take the THSR train and get to the station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from this station to the airport every 10 minutes. The train ride from the city center takes about 30 minutes. The train is also accessible from other stations that are outside of the city center.
Taxi
Taking a taxi to the airport from the city center costs approximately 100 New Taiwan dollars. Taxis are easy to find anywhere in the city. You can also have your hotel arrange a taxi for you. Taxis are a comfortable and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport.
Shuttle Services
To get to the airport from the city center you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the airport from the city center. These shuttles to the airport take about 30 minutes. You have to find out where the shuttles depart from and the shuttle schedule beforehand.
Rental Car
If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the airport. Rental car companies have offices located by the train stations in the city. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.
Hotel Shuttles
Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the airport. If you want to use your hotel’s shuttle to the airport you have to book it in advance.
Airport Information
Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.
There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.
Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.
If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies.
Transportation to Taiyuan City Center from Airport
Outside the Taiyuan Wusu Airport terminal, which is only 15 km away from Taiyuan city center, you will see many bus stops and taxi stands. As there will not be any problem in terms of transportation, you can reach the city in a very short time. Transportation by bus is of course slightly longer than the taxi. But if you want a more economical choice, you should take a bus to get to the city center.
Airport Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses, which are one of the ways to get to Taiyuan within the shortest time, offer service under the body of Taiyuan Wusu Airport. These shuttle buses, which you can find outside of T1 and T2 terminals, have multiple routes. They also offer frequent and regular services. The destinations and stops of each route are different but nearly all of them pass through the center of the city. If you get on Line 1, you can arrive at Wuyi Square located in the heart of the city (very close to Sanjin International Hotel) in about 40 minutes. The fare you need to pay for the ticket by 2014 is 16 Chinese Yuan. The Line 2 stops by more places in the city center compared to Line 1 and finally goes to the Xishan building. Because of having more stops, the fare is around 25-30 Chinese Yuan and the travel time is about 40 minutes. Line 3, which directly takes you to the South Railway Station from Taiyuan Wusu Airport, costs 13 yuan. Line 4 also takes you to the East Bus Station within 45 minutes for 25 yuan.
City Buses
If the departure times of shuttle buses aren’t suitable for you or they don’t stop by where you want to go, you can prefer city buses. Although city buses aren’t as many as shuttle buses, they enable passengers to arrive at central points of Taiyuan. You can get on the bus route 201 waiting at the bus stop outside the terminal. It stops by many points in the city. It is possible to get tickets for this bus only by paying 2 Chinese Yuan (2015). The main stops of this bus moving from Taiyuan Wusu Airport are Beiying Railway Station, Jiannan Bus Station and Wuyi Square. These busses, which complete their services within 45 minutes, offer transportation service from 6:00 am to 20:00 pm.
Taxi
If transportation by bus is not convenient for you, or if your flight has landed a bit late, you can get on one of the taxis waiting 24/7 outside the terminal. Because taxis are very popular and cheap in Taiyuan. If you want to go to Wuyi Square, which is the center of the city, by taking a taxi from Taiyuan Wusu Airport, you need to pay 25-30 yuan; If you will go around Jinci Temple, you need to pay 40-50 yuan. You can go to the railway station by paying 35-45 yuan. It takes a maximum of 25 minutes to get to Taiyuan city center from the airport by taxi.
Car Rental
Before arriving at Taiyuan Wusu Airport, you should make a reservation in advance because renting a car at the airport can be much more expensive than usual. It is very important in this sense that you choose one of the global car rental companies in the terminal building and make a reservation. After that, you will easily take your vehicle in order to get to the city center in 15-20 minutes.
Last Updated: 29 Nov 2016Frequently Asked Questions
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For Taipei-Taiyuan flights, you can use Taipei Songshan Airport, Taoyuan Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Taiyuan Wusu Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Taipei-Taiyuan is 1659 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour .
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Taipei-Taiyuan flights is Monday.
